Lunch review: Ostro, Barsha Heights
Compared to neigbouring Media City, Barsha Heights is often left wanting when it comes to great lunch venues. That’s why BBC Good Food Middle East was so excited to discover Ostro
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Dip and dine pool day review: Shades, Address Dubai Marina
Perched idyllically on the fourth floor of Address Dubai Marina, Shades is a stylish rooftop venue complete with large infinity pool and children’s pool, lounge, outdoor seating and chill-out cabanas.
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Best Abu Dhabi iftars
Here’s a rundown of some of the best iftars on offer in the UAE capital this Ramadan...
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12 EXCITING Iftar offers in the UAE
Beat the heat and escape to Andalucia restaurant at The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Resort & Polo Club this Ramadan. Delight in a buffet spread that includes Arabic and Mediterranean delicacies and be serenaded by the sounds of the live Oud player. Ramadan tents will be set up by the pool so you can order drinks and sheesha in a relaxed setting...
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Brunch review: La Famillia, at El Chirnguito Dubai, Rixos the Palm
Relax in a haven of Mediterranean charm at the recently opened El Chiringuito Dubai beachside venue, which incorporates a beach and pool club, restaurant, bar and a fully supervised ‘Little Chiringuito’ area dedicated to children...
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Six NEW foodie offers to try in the UAE
Bored of the same old places? BBC Good Food Middle East has found six of the best new offers launching this month...
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Dinner review: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar
Having recently undergone a chic revamp, the rooftop venue offering impressive views over both the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina, combines a restaurant, lounge and bar. It’s a trendy spot that exudes a cool, chilled out vibe – the perfect place to enjoy a light meal with cocktails...
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Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai
In its first venture outside of Italy, Il Borro is a Tuscan estate owned by the Ferragamo family, steeped with over 1,000 years of culinary heritage (and trust me, on taste of the food here, and you can really tell). Perched idyllically on the side of Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle rehabilitation lagoon, Il Borro offers a warm and welcoming, homely feel with a neutral colour scheme throughout.
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Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?
With an admirable list of successful restaurant concepts, a well-established on-screen chef role, and a selection of critically acclaimed cookbooks to his name, Todd English has earnt himself an impressive culinary reputation stateside. And now, just a year and a half after launching his first restaurant, Todd English’s Olives, in the Middle East, the seasoned chef talks further expansion in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi with us during his recent visit to the capital.
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Brunch review: Blue Marlin Ibiza -UAE
Most commonly known as a successful party spot, Blue Marlin Ibiza – UAE takes things down a notch on Saturdays. Boasting a chilled out, Mediterranean atmosphere, the beach club makes you feel much further from Dubai than it actually is – a great daycation escape...
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Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina
Launched in October last year, La Cala is a new boutique bar and restaurant nestled within the Ghantoot Marina waterways. From the guys behind Pier 7’s popular British eatery, The Scene, this new opening presents a refreshing way to brunch...
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Four health benefits from eating figs
This tasty sweet fruit is native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean, so has less air miles on it than many of the other imported foods in the region. BBC Good Food Middle East looks at how your health…
